24-Hour Urine Magnesium Test | Lahalak Medical Platform
Accurate 24-hour urine analysis to measure magnesium loss, helping diagnose muscle cramps and electrolyte imbalances related to kidney function.
Scientific name: 24-Hour Urine Magnesium Test
This quantitative laboratory test measures magnesium excretion in a 24-hour urine collection. Magnesium is an essential electrolyte for many vital functions. This test helps differentiate between magnesium deficiency due to malabsorption or inadequate dietary intake and deficiency due to excessive renal magnesium loss, thus guiding diagnosis and tr...
Service type
Laboratory test (24-Hour Urine)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- A detailed analysis to measure the amount of magnesium in a urine sample collected over 24 hours.
- Consult a specialist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- • Fasting is not required, but the usual diet should be maintained unless otherwise directed by the doctor.
- The instructions for collecting a 24-hour urine sample must be followed very strictly, including refrigerating storage and recording the start and end times.
- Inform the doctor or technician of all medications and supplements, especially diuretics, magnesium supplements, or multivitamins.
- Drink normal amounts of fluids during the collection period, without excessive increase or decrease.
- Sample collection during a woman's menstrual cycle should be avoided if possible.
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